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World War II munitions discovered in German rivers due to low water

Low water levels in German rivers have led to the discovery of World War II munitions, prompting warnings from explosives disposal services. In Koblenz, a WWII-era Bazooka rocket was discovered on the banks of the Rhine in the Wallersheim district.

The Rheinland-Pfalz ordnance disposal service confirmed the authenticity of the Bazooka, an anti-tank weapon developed by US forces. While the object is guarded by local authorities, officials state there is currently no acute danger to the public. Authorities are scheduled to coordinate next steps in a meeting on Monday, and the find is not expected to impact the

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Koblenz · Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt · Rhein · Rheinland-Pfalz Kampfmittelräumdienst